Recalls / 2002-10-10
CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal
03011 · Recalled 2002-10-10 · CPSC page
Description
There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Hazards
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffed Pool Animal | About 310,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from April 2002 through August 2002, for $1.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.dollartree.com
Source: CPSC recall 03011. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.